2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited Rubicon vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8

To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited Rubicon and 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited Rubicon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 202 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited Rubicon weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 321 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Wrangler 3.8 Unlimited Rubicon 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8
Make Jeep Jeep
Model Wrangler Wrangler
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 3776 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 321 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1949 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Consumption 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 70 L


 

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